Helen

Ecosystem Overview

The Helen ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in White County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While White County nearby has 85% more documented species, Helen offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 White County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. White County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Phosphila turbulenta

Turbulent Phosphila Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista nictitans

Sensitive Partridge-Pea

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in White County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

White County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Unicoi Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+275% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1400% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within White County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in White County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

White County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Unicoi Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+275% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. White County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Phosphila turbulenta

Turbulent Phosphila Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista nictitans

Sensitive Partridge-Pea

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Occasional1 obs.

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